Cultural Diversity and Global Community Cultural interactions Questions

QUESTION 1

1. A civilization is any type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 2

1. Cultural interactions are strongly impacted by international migration.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 3

1. Muslim societies, from Morocco to Indonesia and Nigeria to the Islamic republics of Central Asia, have been deeply affected by globalization.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 4

1. The youth in the Muslim world have been the least affected by the globalization of communication technologies for the most part because the government and the religious leaders have done a very good job of limiting the growth of technology.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 5

1. Due to the recent slowdown in the growth of technological innovations, the gap between ingenuity and morality finally has a chance to shrink.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 6

1. Sending robot soldiers into war is seen as a morally contentious issue.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 7

1. Morality is the human capacity and motivation to evaluate objects, events, and behaviors as good or bad, right or wrong—but it is only found in the Western world where countries share similar moral values.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 8

1. To many countries with strong ties to religion, the secular West can be seen as a threat to their culture and way of life.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 9

1. NGOs (non-governmental organizations) have developed to emphasize humanitarian issues, developmental aid, and sustainable development.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 10

1. Doctors Without Borders is an NGO that provides urgent medical care to victims of war all over the world.
   

   True False

1 points

QUESTION 11

1. Which of the following statements does NOT accurately refer to the Western world?
   

   		Any part of the world not considered the Far East
   		Anything that originated in Western Europe
   		Any part of the world with people of European origin
   		Any part of the world dependent on farming, ranching, or other Western characteristics

3 points

QUESTION 12

1. What did European leaders urge the spread of during the Age of Discovery?
   

   		European leaders were concerned about instilling good hygiene practices.
   		European leaders knew that the spread of Christianity meant the spread of Western culture.
   		European leaders wanted a world that embraced the principles of democracy and free speech.
   		none of the above

3 points

QUESTION 13

1. Which of the following is the economic ideal for countries in the Western world?
   

   		Laissez-faire capitalism
   		Modified socialism
   		Centrally planned economies
   		Proletariat revolutionary economics

3 points

QUESTION 14

1. Which of the following characteristics is NOT primarily attributed to the Western world?
   

   		Music, art, and dance
   		Widespread innovation
   		Improvements in technology
   		none of the above

3 points

QUESTION 15

1. Which of the following regions has been influenced by aspects of Western culture?
   

   		Eastern Europe
   		Asia
   		Latin America
   		all of the above

3 points

QUESTION 16

1. Which of the following technological advances originated in the Western world?
   

   		The transistor
   		The integrated circuit
   		The computer chip
   		all of the above

3 points

QUESTION 17

1. Which of the following issues is seen as the most important issue facing Muslim families?
   

   		Dealing with the Sunni and Shiite disagreements over religion
   		Dealing with the influx of cultural influences from the West
   		Dealing with the international racism directed toward Muslims
   		none of the above

3 points

QUESTION 18

1. Which of the following components of modern day society are being embraced by many Islamic countries?
   

   		personal freedom
   		rule of law
   		economic opportunity
   		all of the above

3 points

QUESTION 19

1. Which of the following countries has the highest Muslim population percentage?
   
   

   		France
   		Argentina
   		Kazakhstan
   		Saudi Arabia

3 points

QUESTION 20

1. What is the current strategy of American politics as it relates to Islamic religious matters?
   

   		Stay out of all religious matters.
   		Funnel funds to moderate Muslims in the hope of earning their support.
   		Drop propaganda leaflets at mosques to teach citizens about democracy.
   		none of the above

3 points

QUESTION 21

1. Which of the following issues is NOT a source of concern to Muslims as a result of globalization?
   

   		Upholding religious traditions
   		Preserving linguistic purity
   		Maintaining their identity in the world
   		Giving in to a certain amount of global pressure in order to appease the Western world

3 points

QUESTION 22

1. Which of the following is a component of cultural identity?
   

   		Culture is shared.
   		Culture is cumulative.
   		Culture is learned.
   		all of the above

3 points

QUESTION 23

1. Which of the following statements most accurately describes someone with a parochial frame of reference?
   

   		Open and honest; accepting of others
   		Limited and narrow-minded
   		Generally religious—mainly affiliating with your parish
   		none of the above

3 points

QUESTION 24

1. The Luddites are famous for trying to accomplish which of the following?
   

   		Improving the health and welfare of factory workers
   		Impeding industrial progress
   		Protecting the sanctity of the religion of England
   		Creating a national system of education for all poor children in Europe

3 points

QUESTION 25

1. USAID is considered what kind of organization?
   

   		An NGO (non-governmental organization)
   		A United Nations agency
   		An independent federal agency of the U.S. government
   		none of the above

3 points

QUESTION 26

1. If you believed in a secular world view, which of the following should be independent of religious influence?
   

   		Education
   		Morality
   		Government
   		all of the above

3 points

QUESTION 27

1. Why are American tourists sometimes referred to as “Ugly Americans”?
   

   		American tourists often spend exorbitant amounts of money.
   		American tourists behave in a way that is unintentionally disrespectful to different cultures due to their lack of cultural awareness.
   		American tourists are well known for having the least attractive visitors—most of whom are overweight.
   		none of the above

3 points

QUESTION 28

1. According to the map below displaying the Muslim population around the world, which of the following statements is true.
   
   

   		At least ½ of Africa is made up of countries with a Muslim population above 10%.
   		Northern Africa and the Middle East have the largest concentration of countries with a Muslim population above 50%.
   		France is the only country in Western Europe with a Muslim population over 10%.
   		all of the above

3 points

QUESTION 29

1. According to the map below showing the net migration rate of countries around the world, which of the following continents experienced a net gain in terms of human migration—meaning that fewer people moved away from the continent than moved onto the continent?
   
   

   		North America
   		Africa
   		Europe
   		Australia

3 points

QUESTION 30

1. Which of the following countries is an example of Sunnis and Shiites peacefully coexisting and sharing power?
   

   		Pakistan
   		Afganistan
   		India
   		all of the above

3 points

QUESTION 31

1. Although there is no strict definition for Western culture, there are some commonalities found among countries who share Western culture. Please list 5 commonly shared features.
   

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5 points

QUESTION 32

1. How does culture influence morality? Please define morality and culture as part of your answer.
   

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5 points

QUESTION 33

1. Why was the United Nations created? What is the role of the UN? Describe the structure of the United Nations and give examples of issues that the UN is involved with.
   

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10 points

QUESTION 34

1. What is an NGO? Describe the purpose of NGOs and give at least 2 examples.
   

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10 points